Author: Kareem Hakeem

The Chairman of Kursi Investment Ltd, Amb. AbdulFatah Yahaya Seriki-Gambari, has congratulated an elder statesman, Barr. Kunle Sulyman, on the occasion of his 76th birthday, on Sept. 4. The All Progressive Congress cheiftain, in a statement issued by his media office, in Ilorin on Saturday, described the septuagenarian as a man of strong convictions who does not hesitate to speak his mind on state and national issues. Seriki, therefore, felicitated with family, friends, professional colleagues and political associates of the elder statesman and loyal party stalwart. Seriki commended Barr. Kunle Sulyman’s unrelenting dedication to building strong institutions that would…

Lionel Messi’s father has agreed his son remains at Spanish side Barcelona. Jorge Messi wants Messi to finish his contract with Barcelona and leave for free Messi has been linked with a big move to Premier League side Manchester City. Jorge, who is the father and agent of football legend, Lionel Messi has reportedly confirmed that his star son will remain at Barcelona until the end of the 2020/21 League season in Europe. This latest development will be a great one for Barcelona enthusiasts, considering how their minds have been troubled when Lionel Messi handed the Catalans a transfer request.…

Dwayne Johnson announced Wednesday that he and his immediate family have tested positive for COVID-19. The Hollywood superstar, WWE legend and current XFL owner, best known as “The Rock,” shared his story on Instagram. Johnson said he, his wife, Lauren Hashian, and their young daughters, Tiana and Jasmine, all had the coronavirus and the family has been struggling with it for nearly three weeks. All four are currently in recovery, Johnson said. “We as a family are good,” Johnson said. “We are on the other end of it. We’re on the other side. We are no longer contagious. And we…

Manchester United could reportedly be ready to turn their attention away from Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho and towards a transfer deal for an alternative. According to Don Balon, Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele is now said to be a £62million target for the Red Devils as they eye up an alternative. The France international has previously looked a world-class talent, though there is no doubt he has struggled to live up to his potential at the Nou Camp, and it is unsurprising to see Don Balon report that Barca seem willing to cash in on him. It is likely…

Real Madrid and former Chelsea goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has today, tested positive for the Coronavirus after a first test. The goalkeeper reported for international duty with Belgium and underwent a routine COVID-19 test. Courtois, if however, confirmed positive after a second test, will then have to quarantine for 14 days and miss the two UEFA Nations League matches with Belgium against Denmark and Iceland. The positive test will also delay Courtois return to the Spanish capital meaning Andriy Lunin could be thrust into the spotlight and start for Real Madrid at the beginning of their league campaign. The next step…

Former ABS Ilorin FC player and Kwara Football Academy graduate, Olakunle Olusegun, has joined Boldklubben Fremad Amager, a Danish professional football club based in the district of Amager Vest, Copenhagen, in a long term contract. ABS Director of Football, Alloy Chukwuemeka, confirming this in a statement on Tuesday in Ilorin disclosed that the club has concluded his transfer to the Danish club. Chukwuemeka confirmed that the player had been sent to FDC Vista of Russia since 2019 before his move to Fremad Amager. Olusegun, after his unveiling, expressed delight at this move. Fremad Amager has since confirmed that the National…

Lionel Messi let the cat out of the bag about leaving Barcelona this week, but the club officials claimed it was no shocker as they saw it coming since July. According to the club chiefs, Lionel Messi had intended to leave Barcelona since July, It is understood that the 33-year-old’s demands were not met when negotiating a contract extension. Meanwhile, Manchester City are in firm contention to sign up the six-time Ballon d’Or winner this summer. The club captain made his intentions official with a burofax message that shocked the football football. And Barca chiefs have revealed that they…

US actor Chadwick Boseman, renowned for playing Black Panther in the hit Marvel superhero franchise, has died of cancer, his family had revealed. The actor, who has been suffering from a stage III colon cancer since his diagnosis in 2016, was eventually conquered by stage IV colon cancer. The 43-year-old died at home in Los Angeles with his family by his side. The actor who undergone chemotherapy session while shooting the blockbuster movie Black panther never revealed his health predicament. His family said in the statement, “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the…

Barcelona and Lionel Messi may be forced to resort to legal actions in order to resolve the contractual disagreement revolving the number 10’s persistent request to exit the Catalunya-based Football outfit for any club on a free transfer during Summer Transfer Windom at his wish. The clause was reported to have been proposed by Messi when he signed his current deal. According to what Sky Sports News reporter Kaveh Solhekol told The Transfer Show: “I think this is going to end up in a courtroom in Barcelona with Messi trying to force his way out of the club and saying…

Speculations have been surrounding the air that the English Club might be offering three players, Bernardo Silva 26, Gabriel Jesus 23, and Eric Garcia 19, in exchange for Messi acquisition. The Etihad head coach, Pep Guadiola is very keen to winning the Champions League for the Manchester City side and he believes With Messi on his team comes a head way. The announcement was made by an account with the name Goal on social media. See screenshot below: The laliga side has however been silent over the issue and according to sports analysts, Man City would be adding some…

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has been linked with a move to Premier League side, Man City after formally asking to leave Barcelona. According to Supersport, The six-time Ballon D’or winner has reportedly held private talks with former teammate and friend Neymar Jr to move to Manchester City. Lionel officially submitted a transfer request to his employers, expressing his intent to end his 17-year reign at senior level, this was a huge shock to the whole world. According to ESPN Brasil, Messi is now looking to reunite with former boss Pep Guardiola and his former La Blaugrana teammate Neymar at the…

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, professionally known as Katy Perry and her husband Orlando Bloom have welcomed a new baby. The 36-year-old singer has been seen making out with English actor Orlando Bloom. The news of her delivery was announced today on twitter by a twitter account identified as @billboard. Katy is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager. The 43-year-old, Lord of the rings actor was spotted in a shirtless photo with Katy Perry on the 4th of August this year as she displayed…

Chelsea’s signing of Ben Chiwel from leicester City has been completed for £50m. The defender joins Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner in Stamford Bridge The 23-year-old who has been on the Blues’ radar all through the season penned a five-year deal with the London club. He will join early arrivals Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner at the club and will earn up to £190,000-per-week if he passes medical. Chelsea’s coach, Frank Lampard also plans on bringing Kai Havertz and a goalkeeper for the start of the new season. Frank has now spent around £136m in signing players after his first…